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Genius - How would you know?
13 Posts • 3375 Views Philosophy Forum |
Thank you Ironwood and KG-nonvirgin for engaging in a debate... I truly believe differences are the building blocks of peace, understanding ect. Differences often identify areas where dialogue needs t... |
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War & Terrorism[i]Why Desert Storm II is Wrong[/i]
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Ok - I've read your whole article - it was very informative. I think it is a good idea to let people know that we did not have to go to war. You might want to copy and paste all that work and put... |
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ChristianityExcerp: America is not a Christian Nation
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The vehement conflicts that occur in political and legal arenas today can be, perhaps overly, simplified. Christians do not wish to see their clear majority lost, and the political power they enjoy in... |
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ChristianityThe fraud of Christianity
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God created us so we owe him our life - I've never heard that said before. I believe that, I'm not sure that God is a him or not, He could be. The original post
The fraud of Christianity... |
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Law & GovernmentWhat about stewardship?
4 Posts • 3280 Views Philosophy Forum |
all too many well intentioned ideologies have ended in cults and dictatorships and lets face it - most religions.
Anyway thought this poem I wrote was apropriate to this thread...
Generation 200... |
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God in Religionwhy do you believe in god?
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Hello again Ironwood
I can barely believe that you actually say the things you say, but let me see if I understand you.
You think that I am a coward and "don't have the balls to stand up... |
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ChristianityExcerp: America is not a Christian Nation
155 Posts • 43726 Views Religion Forum |
The attempts by some organizations and people to ban homosexuality, whether within the marriage debate or, according to Pat Robertson 'by death', is still the same thing. You seem to know what homosex... |
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TechnologyAdvances in cold fusion
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The steam engine was used both in the early automobles as well as trains, both of which technology turned to alternate ways.
At that time, they used thick (steel?) iron parts to withstand the pressur... |
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GovernmentThe meaning of democracy
65 Posts • 34093 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
You made me think of many things and I want to encourage discussion instead of discourage it. Perhaps things will go better if you google "liberal education" and come back with another expla... |
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Conscious and Sub-Consciousconsciousness - define it! Explain it! Any comments?
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Is this existentialism?
Mmmm.. I needed to look up a definition of existentialism to be sure where I stand in relation to this question.
Existentialism: A body of philosophical doctrine that... |
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Life & DeathWhat is the soul?
194 Posts • 41964 Views Philosophy Forum |
How can you say the soul is an equalizer...an universally agreed theory on anyone who believes in souls, is that we all have one, and the idea of the soul is that it encompasses your entire being. You... |
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Insomnia
1 Posts • 2422 Views Stories & Poetry Forum |
Sleep has now become a luxury..
Awaiting that long needed retreat to dreamland
where nothing really matters; not a care in the world
a temporary exclusion from the world around you..
Stripped of... |
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God in ReligionWhy Do You NOT Believe In God?
192 Posts • 40683 Views Religion Forum |
DT...
"You must give your word a definition."
I just did give it definition. If you choose not to see it that is your choice. Love is... god, is allah, is good, is creation, is creator,... |
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GovernmentHumans must unite.
46 Posts • 15415 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
Pick up- first of all id like to thank you for your input into my thread and breathing life back into the discussion.
(Even if i do find your response a little harsh).
On my final comment referenc... |
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EconomyWhy not tax the Rich?
52 Posts • 23459 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
I'm not sure what math you are using, but a % is the same "proportion' regardless of the value X.
Don't give me that 'collective well being...' nonsense. That's socialist philosophy; it'... |
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How is body and mind one?
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First, there is emotion, then comes feeling, then comes consciousness of feeling.
What are the emotions? The primary emotions are happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust. The seconda... |
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More guys than girls on these forums...why?
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I can see the angle from which Decius is approaching this. And he is right, but I don't think he's painting the whole tableau. I could be wrong, one stab would be I couldn't say what em... |
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ChristianityCatholics vs Christians
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Well such is the imperfection of man that he is lead astray of the Truth, the Way. The Teachings of Jesus, whom they call Christ. Whom they call King of kings and Lord of lords.
Patrish, I once had a... |
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GovernmentIraqi Statue honoring President Bush
63 Posts • 14732 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
Yes I honestly think Bush is for the people and not just rich people. However, he is not against rich people like many on the Left claim to be (even though they are often stinking rich). I come to thi... |
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Passing Train
1 Posts • 2932 Views Stories & Poetry Forum |
Passing Train
Midnight
For a look back
Mind open and on track...
Concrete
Glass fronted, monied streets
Can the heat as my feet feel planted
To a path of defeat
Discrete teachings,
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Ethics & MoralityGandhi's views on violence in self-defense
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I WOULD risk violence a thousand times rather than risk the emasculation of a whole race.
I do believe that, where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence...... |
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Ethics & MoralityIs there a Rational Ground for Morality?
1 Posts • 3121 Views Philosophy Forum |
Is there a Rational Ground for Morality?
There can be no morality without law but there can be law without morality.
Law can create particular obligations but law cannot create a law that dictat... |
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God in ReligionIf you cannot love an ET god
5 Posts • 3443 Views Religion Forum |
http://www.captaincynic.com/th read/82067/if-you-cannot-love- an-et-god.htm
I can not believe you actually read the Bible and come to the conclusions that you do.
First the Bible teaches neither 'U... |
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EconomyWhy not tax the Rich?
52 Posts • 23459 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
That's not the point. The gov has a role to :
- make sure everyone has equal opportunities
- make sure everyone's basic rights are enforced
- protect the nation from outside threats... |
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Human Nature & EmotionThe science of a mother's love
3 Posts • 7248 Views Philosophy Forum |
There are many reasons for the maternal bond. I'll just start with the following.
In the majority of birds and mammals, the young become heavily attached to their mother. For example ducklings... |
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